Ruth C. Kelley Littleton, New Hampshire Obituary

Ruth C. Kelley

<p style="text-align: justify;">Ruth C Kelley, 83, of Franconia, NH, died peacefully on August 8, 2022, at the Morrison in Whitefield, NH.&nbsp;Affectionately known as &ldquo;Ruthie&rdquo;, &ldquo;Mimi&rdquo; or &ldquo;Poop&rdquo; by many friends and family who will dearly miss&nbsp;and cherish memories of her spirit, generosity, sense of humor, resilience, and amazing talents.&nbsp;She was born August 10, 1938, in Lisbon, NH, the daughter of Oswald (Pete) and Mildred (Miller)&nbsp;Carbonneau. She graduated from Littleton High School, class of 1956. She worked for the Telephone&nbsp;Office in Littleton and also as a seamstress for many years at Bellows &amp; Baldwins. She married Karl C.&nbsp;Kelley on May 24, 1959. Together they opened their first supermarket, Kelleys Foodtown in Franconia,&nbsp;later expanding to Woodsville, Berlin, and Gorham. They also added a gift shop &amp; ice cream store in&nbsp;Franconia where she enjoyed spending time. Ruth had many interests and hobbies including sewing,&nbsp;painting, and music. She played piano, guitar and even built and played mountain dulcimers. She loved&nbsp;New Hampshire, her home and yard, her family, and her pets.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Ruth is survived by her daughter Rhonda (Travis) Kelley, St Augustine, FL; son Karl (Michelle) Kelley,&nbsp;Swall Meadows, CA; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Stuart (Wilma) Carbonneau, Lisbon,&nbsp;NH; brother David (Jackie) Carbonneau, Lyman, NH; sister Anne Choate, Littleton, NH; several nieces,&nbsp;nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl; parents Pete &amp; Mildred; 2&nbsp;brothers Edward and Wayne Carbonneau; sister Pauline (Polly) Colpitts Koehnen.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At Ruth&rsquo;s request, there will be no services.&nbsp;</p>
August 10, 1938 - August 8, 202208/10/193808/08/2022
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Jackie Fluery
August 26, 2022
We we lucky enough to live across the street from Ruth on Garfield Close for several years. Not only was she a great neighbor but a caring friend. I think of her often and send my deepest sympathy to her family.
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Ethel Fillion Cooper
August 13, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Ruth's family Rhonda, Karl and children, and her brothers Stuart(Wilma) and David(Jacki) and sister Anne. May God give you strength and courage at this difficult time.
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Tammy
August 11, 2022
"Auntie" Ruth was a wonderful person. I will cherish
all the great memories we shared. Rest in peace beautiful lady, you will certainly be missed!
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Angela Hawkins
August 10, 2022
Ruth was a lovely human being inside and out. Sending my deepest sympathies to her family.
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Christy Macaulay
August 10, 2022
To my friend Ruth, your journey has just begun living freely of pain and reunite with those who went before you, soar freely and peacefully
To her Family she will live on with so many memories you all will share may your hearts be comforted by her peace now. .Blessings... Continue Reading
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A candle was posted for Ruth C. Kelley.
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Susan (Pineo) Ray
August 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of this. I worked at Kelley's as a teenager and Ruth was always so kind. My heartfelt condolences.
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Jean Carbonneau
August 9, 2022
To the Kelley and Carbonneau family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are you all. Ruth was a beautiful soul that I got to spend time with in the past .... inside and out - Jeannie Carbonneau
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Jo-Ann King (Dubey )
August 9, 2022
So sorry to Rhonda ,Carl and children. to her brothers David , Stuart and sister Anne
. My heart goes out to each of you as you grieve. I have many fond memories of my cousin Ruthie,that I will cherish forever.
you are all in my prayers. God be with each of you. Jo-An... Continue Reading
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The staff at Ross Funeral Home Littleton Chapel-Littleton Chapel
August 9, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Ruth. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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